PULPO 🐙 Workshop

Welcome to the PULPO workshop! This guide will help you set up the environment, understand the repository structure, and provide an overview of the workshop.

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🛠️ Environment Setup

To get started with the workshop, follow these steps to set up your environment.

1. Download the Repository

• Clone or download the repository and store the files in a folder named pulpo_workshop.

2. Create a Conda Environment

• Ensure you are using Python 3.10 for this workshop, as Python 3.11 or later is (currently) not supported.

  Command to create a conda environment:

  conda create --name pulpo_brightcon_env python=3.10
  conda activate pulpo_brightcon_env

3. Install PULPO

• Once the environment is set up, install the PULPO package by running the following command:

  pip install pulpo-dev

4. Install Additional Dependencies for Notebook X2

• Notebook X2_PULPO_exercise.ipynb requires additional dependencies. Install them by running the following commands:

  pip install python-louvain
  pip install networkx
  conda install conda-forge::ipopt=3.11.1

5. Install Additional Dependencies for Notebook X0

• Notebook X0_optimization.ipynb requires additional dependencies. Install them by running the following commands:

pip install ipywidgets ipywidgets
pip install pdf2image
pip install ipympl

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🗂️ Workshop Repository Structure

Here’s an overview of the contents of the workshop repository to help you navigate and understand the notebooks.

1. figures/

• Purpose: Contains all the figures and visual aids referenced throughout the notebooks to help illustrate concepts.

2. 01_introduction_to_PULPO.ipynb

• Purpose: Serves as the introductory notebook to the PULPO package.
• Content: Provides a comprehensive text-based overview of PULPO's key features and capabilities.

3. 02_rice_example_resolution.ipynb

• Purpose: Demonstrates how to use PULPO to solve the "Rice Example".
• Content: Guides you through the problem setup, solving the optimization problem using PULPO, and interpreting the results.

4. X0_computational_structure_of_LCA.ipynb

• Purpose: Introduces the computational structure of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), a core concept explored in PULPO.
• Content: This notebook covers the theory and practical coding implementation of LCA using NumPy.

5. X1_optimization.ipynb

• Purpose: An auxiliary notebook providing context, theory, and applications of numerical optimization.
• Content: Explains optimization terminology, formulation, and includes a case study solving a heat exchanger problem for both economic and environmental objectives.

6. X2_PULPO_exercise.ipynb

• Purpose: A hands-on exercise for participants to practice using PULPO.
• Content: Allows you to apply your knowledge to solve a new problem using the PULPO package.

7. X3_PULPO_exercise_solution.ipynb

• Purpose: Provides the solution to the hands-on exercise.
• Content: Offers a step-by-step solution to the exercise, which you can use to check your work or if you need help.

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🗓️ Workshop Overview

Here is a brief overview of the topics and time allocation for the workshop:

1. 15-20 minutes: Introduction to PULPO (Notebook 01).
2. 15-20 minutes: Walk through the Rice Example (Notebook 02).
3. 5-10 minutes: Questions / Check auxiliar notebooks (especially exercise).

Total Duration: 45 minutes

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We hope you enjoy the workshop!